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The Confident PodcastAuthor: The Confident Podcast
The Confident Podcast with certified coach and keynote speaker Lisa Tarkington is where self-doubt stops and decisive action starts. Known for helping individuals and companies turn I cant into I can, Lisa shares real, unfiltered conversations, practical tools, and strategies you can actually use.Whether youre navigating imposter syndrome, facing a tough transition, or simply ready to grow, youll find motivation, clarity, and the confidence to lead yourself and others well. This isnt just talk, its your playbook for becoming the kind of leader people trust, respect, and remember.Subscribe now and start stepping into your full potentialone bold action at a time. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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EP 219 | From NFL Star To Psychologist: Julius Thomas On Sustainable High Performance
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
What if you could chase big goals without burning out your brain, your team, or your life? I sit down with Julius Thomas, former NFL Pro Bowler turned Health Psychologist and founder of Optimal Performance Systems, to map a science-backed path to sustainable high performance. His story starts with a leap: walking away from the NFL at 30 to pursue a doctorate and build evidence-based systems that help people win without losing themselves.We unpack some amazing things such as The 4 R's, the 5 keys of performance and striving for 100. Each framework is amazing and easy to adapt into your life. If you’re tired of the false choice between hustle and health, this conversation gives you a third way: align goals with behaviors, build environments that protect focus, and let performance and well-being rise together. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with the one habit you’ll change this week.Chapters:7:40: Faith, Identity, And Choosing Purpose12:45: Life After Football: Doctorate And Reinvention18:10: Zone Of Genius Vs Excellence21:13: The Dual Mandate: Performance Plus Well-Being28:12: Calling Out Broken Performance Models37:20: Four Rs For 1% Leaders41:00: Evidence-Based Systems And Interfering Factors45:24: Presenteeism And Culture Change49:10: Balance Explained: Cognitive Limits And Time54:00: Striving For 100: Five Daily Behaviors1:03:20: Goals And Behaviors Must MatchMore than just a podcast: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Subscribe to our Newsletter Apply to be coached by Lisa and receive a free call Sponsor Athletic Greens, click to order and receive a free gift!













